What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sterzing?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sterzing is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Sterzing?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Sterzing is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Sterzing?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Sterzing. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Sterzing via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Sterzing?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sterzing. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch via Milano Centrale and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Lugano to Sterzing?

The distance between Lugano and Sterzing is 436 km. The road distance is 313.8 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Sterzing without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Sterzing without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €75 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Sterzing?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Lugano to Sterzing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Sterzing bus from?

Lugano to Sterzing bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Sterzing train from?

Lugano to Sterzing train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Sterzing?

The best way to get from Lugano to Sterzing is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Lugano to Sterzing bus arrive?

Lugano to Sterzing bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Where does the Lugano to Sterzing train arrive?

Lugano to Sterzing train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Sterzing?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Sterzing is 314 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Lugano to Sterzing.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Sterzing?

Book your Lugano to Sterzing train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Sterzing?

Book your Lugano to Sterzing bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sterzing?

There are 442+ hotels available in Sterzing.

Lugano to Sterzing - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Sterzing by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitschtrain Re
6h 46m
€75–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Veronabus FlixBus 024
2. Take the bus from Verona to Sterzingbus N532
8h 9m
€32–54
Drive 313.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Sterzingcar 313.8 km
5h 13m
€54–78
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MXP - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Vipitenoshuttle
8h 1m
€181–377
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitschtrain Re
6h 54m
€72–163
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LIN - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Vipitenoshuttle
8h 23m
€199–472
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
2. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Varnashuttle
8h 8m
€166–227

Lugano to Sterzing by train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Sterzing.

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Distance: 435.9 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Sterzing, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch via Milano Centrale and Bolzano Bozen in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Sterzing via Verona in around 8h 9m.

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